Autistic people are often missing from conversations about pregnancy and parenthood – but the launch of a new hub aims to put them front and centre. Peak body Aspect (Autism […]
Category: Paediatrics & Child Care
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Study into sensory vests for autistic children
Exploring positive effects from wearing sensory vests.
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New research improves Cerebral Palsy assessments
A new suite of tools will improve understanding of children’s muscle growth and assist in the assessment and treatment of Cerebral Palsy and other similar conditions. Researchers from not-for-profit research […]
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New National Framework
A Framework for improving children’s health activities, participation and wellbeing.
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Care Station simplifies parenting with disability
Parenting is hard work – but add in the unique challenges of parenting while using a wheelchair, and the difficulty increases. Now, a world-first invention aims to minimise those difficulties […]
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Government funds new toy libraries
The Federal government is providing another $600,000 in funding for toy libraries, which can support children with disability or developmental delay. Toy libraries offer families and carers an affordable way […]
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Benevolent Society gets In Sync
New approach to play-based intervention for children with disability.
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BlinkLab partners with Monash on ADHD and autism
BlinkLab has joined forces with Monash University’s School of Psychological Sciences on its ongoing study aiming to improve diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) The MAGNET project is […]
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40 Voices podcast delves into spinal cord injury
An 18-episode podcast series created for families impacted by childhood-acquired spinal cord injury and dysfunction (SCI/D) has just been released. Called 40 Voices, and hosted by SpineCare Foundation, the series […]
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Eco-friendly waterproof underwear
Toilet training solutions for children with autism, spina bifida and other conditions.
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Families campaign to make child transport safer
New research into the transport experiences of Australian children with disabilities and their families has revealed systemic issues leaving them feeling unsafe, excluded and isolated.
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More funding for cerebral palsy diagnostic clinics
Changes are ahead for Cerebral Palsy Alliance’s early diagnosis clinic in Randwick, Sydney following a grant from the Coca-Cola Australia Foundation.